Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Cape Fear
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Cape Fear in English?
Cape Fear: 60.7% A1–A2 vocabulary; 19.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,629.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 29.7% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 19.1% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 13.9% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
9.6% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
92.0% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.2% Unclassified.
This counts repeated eligible words. Phrases are excluded from this calculation to avoid counting their component words twice.
Recurring words and phrases to preview
- hell (C1): 13 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A place of suffering in some religious beliefs; also used informally to express anger or surprise.
Subtitle example:
BIG BEN: Oh, what the hell are you doing here? (LAUGHING CONTINUES)
- cop (B2): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: An informal word for a police officer.
Subtitle example:
And if you see him again, call the cops and then call me.
- sobbing (rare): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
(SOBBING) Don't... Don't look at me.
- get in (B2): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.
Subtitle example:
in a way that's pleasing to the eye, then you got a logo.
- loss (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
You're gonna learn about loss.
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- The Rainmaker: 18.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.6 percentage points less than Cape Fear).
These percentages describe vocabulary, not the proportion of dialogue you will understand. CEFR labels are estimates, not official film ratings. Accent, speed, songs, context, and your own vocabulary also affect comprehension. Repeated occurrences may include repeated dialogue or lyrics.
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